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Research in Italian Studies (ITAL40009)
HonoursPoints: 12.5Not available in 2024
Overview
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This subject will train students to undertake research in Italian studies. It will involve introducing students to various techniques that will be useful to formulate and carrying out research projects. Students will gain experience in doing research and understanding how to plan, formulate and execute research in Italian studies. The subject may take the form of an in-depth analysis of a selected research topic
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should:
- have extended and deepened their knowledge of research and research methodologies;
- have sharpened their critical faculties in relation to source material and secondary literature;
- have acquired substantial skills in planning and executing a research program on a specific topic;
- have obtained valuable experience with a view to subsequent research projects such as the fourth year Honours, MA and PhD theses.
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, students should:
- have developed research skills: through frequent and systematic use of the library and other information sources, the definition of areas of inquiry and familiarisation with research methods;
- have developed critical thinking and analytical skills: through required and recommended reading, essay writing and tutorial discussion, and by assessing the strength of arguments;
- have an understanding of social, political, historical and cultural contexts and international awareness/openness to the world: through the contextualisation of judgements and knowledge, developing a critical self-awareness, being open to new ideas and new aspects of Italian culture, and by formulating arguments;
- have developed written communication skills: through essay and assignment preparation and writing.
Last updated: 31 January 2024